Tag: conflict of interest

Senator's Bitcoin Bet: Conflict of Interest or Smart Investing?

Senator's Bitcoin Bet: Conflict of Interest or Smart Investing?

• Facts

Sen. Dave McCormick, a Republican from Pennsylvania, an key regulatory policy proposal. His Bitcoin investments aside, his influence on the trajectory of digital asset regulation have set off a firestorm of debate. Like fellow financial titan former CEO of Bridgewater Associates, McCormick now brings a wealth of financial expertise to...

Senator's Bitcoin Bet: Conflict of Interest or Savvy Investing?

Senator's Bitcoin Bet: Conflict of Interest or Savvy Investing?

• Facts

Senator Dave McCormick's recent investment of nearly $1 million in Bitcoin, while simultaneously playing a key role in shaping digital asset regulation in the U.S. Congress, has ignited a fiery debate. Or is this a smart money investor seeing a value play? Or does it just uncover a serious conflict...

Trump's Crypto Empire From NFTs to DeFi Fuels Conflict of Interest Concerns

Trump's Crypto Empire From NFTs to DeFi Fuels Conflict of Interest Concerns

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Plus, Donald Trump, son of our good friend Steve Witkoff made a big splash in the crypto space. He’s the Middle East special envoy in the Trump administration. His path to that success started with the launch of Trump Digital Trading Cards Series 1, which made $19 million. His crypto...

Trump's Crypto Game A Conflict of Interest Nightmare?

Trump's Crypto Game A Conflict of Interest Nightmare?

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Is Donald Trump really going to make the White House a huge, pixelated casino? It certainly feels that way. The former president is apparently releasing a Trump-themed, crypto-infused real estate video game—Monopoly Go! with MAGA bustedness. This news, which ought to send shivers down the spines of anyone worried about...

Japan's Bitcoin Revolution: A Boon for Artists and Web3 Creators?

Is Japan on the verge of accidentally unleashing a tsunami of creative destruction and financial liberation onto the rest of the emerging markets? I know this seems like a tall order, but hear me out. Japan’s regulatory change to officially recognize Bitcoin as a financial product. This step is a...

5 Ways This Crypto Bill Empowers Southeast Asian Artists, Not Wall Street

Let’s be honest, when you hear about crypto regulation, your first thought probably isn't Southeast Asian artists finding new avenues for creative expression. Surely visions of Wall Street honchos and inscrutable derivatives dance in your head. Well, what if I told you that the Senate’s Banking Committee just released their...

Crypto's 'Light-Touch' Regulation Gamble Will It Protect You?

The Senate Committee’s proposed “light-touch” regulatory framework for crypto is a long high-stakes poker game. Are we all truly holding a winning hand, or are we collectively bluffing our way into a future financial crisis? It’s a question every investor, every innovator, and frankly, every citizen should want to know....

Trump Jr. at KBW2025: Web3's Mainstream Moment?

Donald Trump Jr.’s scheduled keynote address at KBW2025 is raising eyebrows and inspiring intense discussion across the Web3 ecosystem. He’s just a high-profile guy shaking things up in the crypto world. His presence further exemplifies the increasing importance of blockchain technology and its potential to revolutionize the traditional economy. Does...

Trump Jr. at KBW2025: Web3's Punk Rock Moment or Sellout?

Or I think about Nandar, a wonderful Burmese artist that I met in Yangon, sharing with me her latest NFT collection. Each work exploded with vivid imagery, bravely fighting back against the junta’s repressive hold. She began selling them directly to supporters around the world, allowing her to cleverly sidestep...

KBW2025: Is Trump Jr. Web3's Trojan Horse or its Savior?

Donald Trump Jr. at Korea Blockchain Week? It's a head-scratcher, isn't it? About as easy as locating a MAGA hat at a Burning Man soirée. Before we put this down as just another short-lived publicity stunt, let’s take a closer look at what this could IoTally Web3 means. Cynical ploy...

Schiff's Crypto Ban: Is He Protecting Us or Silencing Innovation?

Senator Adam Schiff's proposed crypto ban, the COIN Act, aimed at preventing the President (read: Donald Trump) from dabbling in digital assets, raises a critical question: Is this genuine protection against corruption, or a veiled attempt to stifle innovation, especially for emerging markets? Let's be real, the optics are terrible....